Cleomenes III
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Cleomenes III was one of the two kings of Sparta from 235 to 222 BC. He was a member of the Agiad dynasty and succeeded his father, Leonidas II. He is known for his attempts to reform the Spartan stat
Kings Agis and Cleomenes, late 17th century engraving.
Silver tetradrachm depicting Kleomenes III. Reverse: statue of Artemis Ortheia brandishing a spear and holding a bow, ΛΑ(ΚΩΝΩΝ), of Laconia.
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Leonidas II
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Leonidas II was the 28th Agiad King of Sparta from 254 to 242 BC and from 241 to 235 BC.
Cleomenes III
…III (Ancient Greek: Κλεομένης) was one of the two kings of Sparta from 235 to 222 BC. He was a member of the Agiad dynasty and succeeded his father, Leonidas II. He is known for his attempts to reform the Spartan state. From 229 to 222 BC, Cleomenes waged war against the Achaean League under Aratus of Sicyon…
Cleombrotus II ordered into banishment by Leonidas II king of Sparta, Pelagio Palagi (1775–1860).
Kleombrotos sent into Exile by Leonidas II, Oil on canvas, Benjamin West, c. 1768.